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Supply Chain Expert

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

dsm-firmenich

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Overview

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On-site, Barcelona
English
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Experience
3+ years

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The role

Ready to make a real impact globally? Join a role at the heart of managing raw material risks, connecting the right people and making decisions that keep customer supply running and strengthening our supply chain.

A great opportunity for a Supply Chain Expert to gain visibility, influence key decisions and grow quickly in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

What you'll do

  • Anticipate and monitor raw material supply risks
  • Quantify the potential impact of raw material shortages on customers
  • Lead crisis task forces and mitigation plans
  • Drive allocation and business continuity decisions
  • Help with the execution and follow-up of the inventory allocations
  • Assess supply impact and prioritize demand
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders globally
  • Define and execute mitigation strategies
  • Improve processes and crisis visibility

Supply Chain Expert

Location: Barcelona, Spain

We offer

  • A purpose-driven company with sustainability at its core
  • A flexible environment fostering ownership and accountability
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture with strong team spirit
  • A challenging and rewarding environment with visible impact
  • Broad exposure across functions and organizational levels
  • The opportunity to build a high-performing team and shape new processes

You bring

  • At least 3 years' experience in Supply Chain Planning, ideally with exposure to raw material risk or crisis management
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, procurement, inventory and allocation)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven decision-making mindset
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align global and regional stakeholders
  • Proven capability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Ability to anticipate risks and translate complex supply situations into clear business impact
  • Proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to challenge and enhance existing processes

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

About dsm-firmenich

dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich in 2023. The company creates ingredients, solutions, and technologies for the food, beverage, dietary supplements, personal care, and animal nutrition industries, operating in over 60 countries with a strong focus on science and innovation. With a workforce of around 30,000 employees, it is one of the largest companies in its sector, combining deep expertise in biosciences with a rich heritage in flavors and fragrances.

In Spain, dsm-firmenich has a significant presence with offices and production sites, including locations in Barcelona and Madrid, and offers a wide range of roles across digital, data, supply chain, and operations. The company is known for its collaborative and purpose-driven culture, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. For international professionals, dsm-firmenich provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles in Barcelona, a major European tech and business hub, and offers apprenticeships and development programs that can be attractive for those looking to build a career in a global life sciences company.

Industry
Nutrition and Life Sciences
Founded
2023
Employees
20,000–50,000
Headquarters
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • dsm-firmenich is a global company with operations in over 100 countries, offering international career opportunities and a diverse work environment.
  • The company has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, with many roles in digital, data, and AI, making it attractive for tech professionals.
  • Spain offices, particularly in Barcelona, are part of a major European business hub, with a high quality of life and a growing international community.
  • Many roles in Spain are open to English-speaking candidates, and the company supports professional development through apprenticeships and training programs.
  • The company's merger history provides a dynamic and evolving work culture, with opportunities to work on cross-functional and global projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Additional information

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

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